SYED MUHAMMAD SAMAR AKHTAR
Senior Officer QC/QA
Karachi
Summary
Experienced Quality Control and Production professional with over 18 years in the food and beverage industry, skilled in QA/QC testing, HACCP implementation, food safety, and ISO documentation. Expertise includes syrup preparation, sanitation management, product complaint investigation, and cost reduction initiatives. Proven ability to monitor production processes, maintain hygiene standards, and support internal audits. Strong background in microbiological testing and raw material quality assurance. Committed to ensuring product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
QC QA OFFICER
Pakistan Beverage Ltd.
11.2007 - Current
- Conduct routine testing of product parameters (Brix, Gas Volume, Torque, Secure Seal, pH) and water quality (alkalinity, hardness, chlorine, chloride); monitor caustic levels for washer maintenance.
- Implement and maintain HACCP, ISO, AIBI, and food safety standards, including hygiene Inspections, internal audits, 3/5-step sanitation, and official documentation management.
- Support production operations by planning daily syrup preparation, executing waste Reduction initiatives, optimizing costs, and promoting plant-wide hygiene practices.
- Assist in quality assurance investigations, manage product complaint resolutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product safety and compliance.
PRODUCTION OFFICER
Ismail Industries
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Executed daily production plans alignment with management directives to meet operational targets.
- Ensured strict compliance with food safety SOPs production and packaging processes.
- Monitored and the packaging operations to maintain quality and efficiency standards.
- Managed warehouse entries and coordinated product dispatch to support smooth supply chain operations.
PRODUCTION ASST.
Shaffi Gluco
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Support production by completing orders according to specified schedules quality standards.
- Monitored production processes and tracked output to ensure workflow efficiency and timely order fulfillment.
- Prepared and maintained documentation for internal audits and production reporting.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with operational and quality assurance standards.
ASST. LAB CHEMIST
Youngs Food Products
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepared raw material QA/QC reports and submitted findings to the QC Manager for review and action.
- Conducted quality analysis on carrots, tomatoes, apples, and mango pulp.
- Created and maintained Certificates of Analysis (COA) and quality control sheets for finished and granted materials.
- Coordinated with management for the approval of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Federal Urdu University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
BSc - Chemistry
Sind University
BTech - Chemical
Newport Institute Karachi
01.2010
D.A.E - Chemical Technology
Govt. College of Technology Site Karachi
01.2002
Matric - undefined
Karachi Board
01.1997
Skills
Quality Control Testing
Certification
Food Safety 2020 V6 Lead Auditor Certified.
Trainings
- 5S awareness two days session.
- Completed BRC (Gap) by CBU Quality Control Level-I PepsiCo.
- Two weeks training on PCSIR (Environment Studies).
- HSE Indoor Training Federal Urdu University (NAU).
- Quality improvement techniques two days training session (PepsiCo). Internship Coca-Cola Beverages in Production & Quality Control.
Personal Skills
- Lead a team of 10 workers in the plant.
- Achieve target daily & monthly.
- Make independent, verbal & written communication skills.
- Make decisions carefully analysis.
- Strong logical and analytical skills.
- Meeting deadlines, result-oriented.
- Identify non-conformance and reviewing related information.
- Language: English 6.5, IELTS; German A-1.
- SAP QAM front user data entry.
R&D Success
Successfully Commissioning of Krones new plant in Pakistan Beverage Ltd. Improve Quality Results and the defects, cost reduction at PET bottles, Cans, glass bottles save millions of funds to company.
Timeline
QC QA OFFICER
Pakistan Beverage Ltd.
11.2007 - Current
PRODUCTION OFFICER
Ismail Industries
01.2006 - 01.2007
PRODUCTION ASST.
Shaffi Gluco
01.2005 - 01.2006
ASST. LAB CHEMIST
Youngs Food Products
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Chemistry
Federal Urdu University
04.2001 -
BTech - Chemical
Newport Institute Karachi
D.A.E - Chemical Technology
Govt. College of Technology Site Karachi
Matric - undefined
Karachi Board
BSc - Chemistry
Sind University